The Sultanate of Oman boasts more than 3,000 km of coastline, rugged mountains, deep canyons, idyllic oases and the most spec- tacular underwater scenery in the Middle East. Diving enthusi- asts are therefore well catered for with several dive centres. Extra Divers centre is located at Shangri-La&#39;s Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa in a mountainous setting overlooking the crystal waters of the Gulf of Oman. Dive boats leave from the jetty to take guests into a colourful world of corals and a sensational variety of marine life, with the chance to see moray eels, stingray, tuna, turtles, and schools of dolphin. You will also find different species of sharks, including zebra, nurse, white-tip reef sharks and even, on occasion, whale sharks. Extra Divers boasts a multilin- gual team and offers a selection of dive experiences, including two morning tank dives, sunrise and sunset dives, as well as trips to the stunning Daymaniyat Islands, which are just over an hour&#39;s boat ride away. Dive courses are also available from beginner to instruc- tor level and all are in line with SSI, PADI and CMAS standards. In addition to dive options,

snorkelling and dolphin watch- ing trips are available on request. All services are available for both resort and outside guests and are dependent on tweather conditions.